“In Dala Sevens, which we shall host, we are targeting to reach the finals,” added Wechesi.
Dala Sevens is the last leg of the circuit and is scheduled for September 13 and 14 at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.
The Sevens series kicks off in Mombasa (Driftwood Sevens) on July 27 and 28. The club last week confirmed Howard Okwemba as the head coach.
Okwemba, who helped the club maintain its Kenya Cup status for the third consecutive year, will be assisted by Fabian Olando. Thomas Bogonko is the team manager, and he will be assisted by Hillary Bogonko.
Olando, a former Kenya Simbas international, will lead the Sevens team. The team has begun their preparations, while the 15s team will start their pre-season in August, according to coach Okwemba. “The 15s players are currently working on their own in the gym,” noted Okwemba.
He added that they will strengthen the team before the Kenya Cup campaign starts. “We hope to attract talented players from Kisumu and outside as we target a playoff slot in the Kenya Cup,” added the tactician. Okwemba welcomed the club’s sponsorship by Homeland Itoya Events and Orare, Olendo, and Samba Advocates.
“The sponsorship is a big positive for the community club. It will go a long way in impacting the young talent available at the club and the larger Kisumu,” said Okwemba. The club recently announced an ambitious fan and membership registration drive. The membership features various categories, including bronze, silver, gold, platinum, legend, and life, according to Secretary Wechesi.
